FUN HOME Reviews — Page 6

Is Cerveris out of shape or is that his normal weight, never saw him perform, and by these pics he looks a little overweight.

I did standing room Sunday April 12 while still in previews. Got there at around 1pm and got the first ticket, I believe it was $30 i think.

Yes, she did.  She took over when Socha unexpectedly departed.

Updated On: 4/21/15 at 04:05 PM

And perfectly suited to the man himself.

""I expect critical raves, and I expect Tony awards for this show, likely even Best Musical. But after the core audience has seen it, what I don't expect is great box office. I believe there is no way to sell this show honestly to most of the tourists at the TKTS booth. Even ONCE had a selling angle this show lacks-- smash hit movie adaptation with amazing singing and dancing in a Dublin bar.
 I usually agree with you--but seriously?  You think people who bought tickets to Oncedid so because of the song?"

 And lets be real, very few people saw Once because it was based on the movie. It was a small independent film which, while it did well in limited release, is not known among the public at all.

All these well deserved RAVES!

Updated On: 4/21/15 at 06:18 PM

I don't see the concern, either.  

Bruce seems to be a guy pretty enamored with himself.  Only asked one question is he outta shape.

Teachout's WSJ review just posted.

"I wanted more out of “Fun Home” when I first saw it, and I still do. If you haven’t read the book, though, you won’t know or regret what’s missing from the stage version: The songs are engaging, the production ideal, and the cast is even better on Broadway than it was downtown, with Mr. Cerveris and Judy Kuhn (who plays his long-suffering wife) once again outdoing themselves. Mr. Cerveris might just be the best musical-theater performer we have, a truly daring artist who isn’t afraid to be strange onstage, and he has never given us anything more exciting than his performance in “Fun Home.”

Looks like ticket prices just went up. First three rows on all sides are now premium. They weren't before. Here we go-award season. 

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“But now I’m the one who’s 43/ and stuck/ I can’t find my way through.” Was 43 the age of her father at his death? How is Alison stuck? And will the cartoon be her solvent? A couple of lines in the libretto would go a long way to making the piece feel more purposeful.

Very much agree with this.